Upward Bound/HCOPAcademy

Upward Bound Summer Residential Program 2018

UB HCOP TRIO WORKS

SUMMER ACADEMY Parent Information Session:

Who are we?

The SDSU Upward Bound Program/HCOP Academy is funded to serve 167 San Diego County
students during the academic year and the summer. We are at eight high schools listed
below.

The program consists of two closely related parts: a six-week summer experience on
the SDSU campus and an academic year follow-up, which is an opportunity for students
to continue to participate in the program.

SDSU Upward Bound/ HCOP Services:

$3,400 Scholarship to cover expenses for participation in Six-Week Summer Experience
(includes 3-week residential program) to include exciting motivational sessions, educational
and cultural activities and study skills development while receiving credit towards
high school graduation requirements.

Assistance with college and financial aid (FAFSA) applications, scholarship searches
and applications.

Preparation for college entrance exams (SAT and ACT). Exploration of career options
and completion of a career interest inventory.

Visits to local and other four-year universities throughout Southern California.